27 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie While the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival still has one day to go, it has already delivered a major boost to local businesses, with many reporting their most successful year yet over Cork City’s busiest weekend. More than 500 musicians and 100,000 jazz fans from Ireland and abroad filled... Read More
27 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s often said that Cork City needs more parks or green areas, but the City extends well beyond the CBD. This area is to the North East. Railway Park is located at the end of O’Mahoney’s Ave, which is itself a tiny street leading from St Lukes to... Read More
27 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly MEP is certain sure to hammer out a good deal MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, is this week leading a high-level European Parliament delegation to Australia in his capacity as Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation... Read More
27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ‘A Miracle on South Mall’ Experience a Classic Christmas Escape at The Imperial Hotel, Cork The Grand Dame of Cork invites guests to spend Christmas in residence for the first time in years, with an indulgent festive package in the heart of the city. This Christmas, The Imperial... Read More
27 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork is moving beyond the old picture of a regional support city. The past decade has turned it into a place where capital, talent, and infrastructure converge in three of the most durable global sectors: fintech, AI, and pharma. This shift is not accidental. It is rooted in... Read More
26 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD has called on the Government to support his party’s Bill for constitutional change in the presidential nomination process, saying it is “time to move beyond words and deliver real reform for Irish democracy.” His comments follow remarks by Tánaiste Simon Harris, who... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) marked Irish Port Safety Week 2025 with a series of special events designed to showcase how workplace safety is paramount to the port sector. The fifth annual Irish Port Safety Week ran from October 20th to October 24th, an initiative hosted by... Read More
26 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kerry Hanaphy Brings Her Signature Aesthetic Magic to Cork with a Glamorous Launch at Blackpool Shopping Centre Ireland’s “Lip Queen” Kerry Hanaphy officially unveiled her long-awaited Cork clinic at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a glittering new chapter for one of Ireland’s most recognisable aesthetic brands. Timed perfectly to... Read More
26 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has said that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste need to take personal responsibility for their roles in the large number of spoiled votes in the Presidential campaign. Speaking today, Green Party councillor for Cork City North East, Oliver Moran, said: “The Taoiseach personally put... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Douglas estate agent, Jack Dorgan of DNG Finn O’Connor, has been named as Emerging Achiever of the Year at the DNG National Awards Ceremony, sponsored by The Irish Times. The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG... Read More
26 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Every week, dozens of Dublin and Cork residents fall victim to what looks like a simple online search gone wrong. They type “locksmith near me” into Google, click the first ad, and unknowingly invite a scam operator to their door. Behind those top results often hides a network of fake locksmith... Read More